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Is it possible for a UMD staffer to become the next Huskies coach?

Northernlakes wrote:Is it possible for a UMD staffer to become the next Huskies coach?

I could see Brett Larson being considered. Brett has been an assistant twice with the Bulldogs. He was present for both National Championship seasons. He was an associate head coach with Ohio State, and was also the head coach/GM with the Sioux City in the USHL from 2011/12 through 2012/13.

He is a great coach, and has extensive recruiting experience. That along side his age, mid-40's, he can be around for a while if things work out. He is a Duluth native, and being "close-to-home" could be a benefit.

As a UMD fan, I would hate to see him leave again, but I believe he deserves the chance, and would be a good move for the Huskie program.

Agree 100 %. Great recruiter, family guy.

I agree, but I would think a new coach would be names fairly soon; possibly this week.

Maybe Larson was interviewed during the tournament?

Schotzy wrote:

Northernlakes wrote:Is it possible for a UMD staffer to become the next Huskies coach?

I could see Brett Larson being considered. Brett has been an assistant twice with the Bulldogs. He was present for both National Championship seasons. He was an associate head coach with Ohio State, and was also the head coach/GM with the Sioux City in the USHL from 2011/12 through 2012/13.

He is a great coach, and has extensive recruiting experience. That along side his age, mid-40's, he can be around for a while if things work out. He is a Duluth native, and being "close-to-home" could be a benefit.

As a UMD fan, I would hate to see him leave again, but I believe he deserves the chance, and would be a good move for the Huskie program.

Agree 100% Schotzy on Brett Larson as a GREAT candidate for the SCSU job! He certainly has the resume (for it)

Brett Larson confirmed by Youth Hockey Hub

News conference Today at 2 according to the St. Cloud Times.

Duluth News Tribune now reporting it's Larson:

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sport ... head-coach

Now, what comes next? Sandelin move?

WestMetro wrote:Now, what comes next? Sandelin move?

Where? Why? I’m sure Sandelin already turned down the Minnesota job, and he has things pretty good in Duluth. Perhaps his alma mater, North Dakota, might hold some interest, but Berry still has a few years of goodwill left there after winning the 2016 title. Sandelin is very much a northern MN guy, and it would be hard to see him take other prestige college jobs like BC, or even try his luck in the NHL at this point (he is 53).

Who may Sandy look at.......I am sure he must have a list in his drawer.

WestMetro wrote:Now, what comes next? Sandelin move?

As we’ve touched on & joked about before...where would you rather coach (and more to the point LIVE) Duluth or Grand Forks? Ahh, as Paul Harvey would say “the answer to that question is too obvious to require elaboration”

Stay tuned?

Others?

WestMetro wrote:Stay tuned?

Others?

The only other two D1 spots open right now.....that I am aware of....is Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. Seems like all the initial candidates for Anchorage, aside from one, have backed out. Fairbanks is not looking that attractive to many either.

I don't necessarily see a whole lot of Head Coach movement at this time, but some assistants will certainly be on the move.

No way Sandy leaves the Bulldogs. Not right now anyway.

Schotzy wrote:

WestMetro wrote:Stay tuned?

Others?

The only other two D1 spots open right now.....that I am aware of....is Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. Seems like all the initial candidates for Anchorage, aside from one, have backed out. Fairbanks is not looking that attractive to many either.

I don't necessarily see a whole lot of Head Coach movement at this time, but some assistants will certainly be on the move.

No way Sandy leaves the Bulldogs. Not right now anyway.

I heard he applied to be Motzko's assistant.

hockey59 wrote:

WestMetro wrote:Now, what comes next? Sandelin move?

As we’ve touched on & joked about before...where would you rather coach (and more to the point LIVE) Duluth or Grand Forks? Ahh, as Paul Harvey would say “the answer to that question is too obvious to require elaboration”

That sounds like a trick question... so you’re saying that Sandelin is angling to become the next coach at Arizona State?

Schotzy wrote:

WestMetro wrote:Stay tuned?

Others?

The only other two D1 spots open right now.....that I am aware of....is Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. Seems like all the initial candidates for Anchorage, aside from one, have backed out. Fairbanks is not looking that attractive to many either.

I don't necessarily see a whole lot of Head Coach movement at this time, but some assistants will certainly be on the move.

No way Sandy leaves the Bulldogs. Not right now anyway.

Rumor has Kevin Smalley joining Larson at St Cloud,look for Cloquet job to open again

Sats81 (Tim poehling) got Randy Schmidt’s fired at Lakeville North, does he determine the next coach at St Could St? My guess is yes.

SpOilerfan wrote:

Schotzy wrote:

WestMetro wrote:Stay tuned?

Others?

The only other two D1 spots open right now.....that I am aware of....is Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. Seems like all the initial candidates for Anchorage, aside from one, have backed out. Fairbanks is not looking that attractive to many either.

I don't necessarily see a whole lot of Head Coach movement at this time, but some assistants will certainly be on the move.

No way Sandy leaves the Bulldogs. Not right now anyway.

Rumor has Kevin Smalley joining Larson at St Cloud,look for Cloquet job to open again

That would be a good move for Smalley. Sounds like Gibbons will follow Motzko to the U, but that Raboin is likely to stay in St. Cloud. Nick Oliver is another name that comes to mind.

goldy313 wrote:Sats81 (Tim poehling) got Randy Schmidt’s fired at Lakeville North, does he determine the next coach at St Could St? My guess is yes.

I'm pretty sure Sats81 was not Tim Poehling. I know Tim. He did not have that kind of time to be on here with the rest of us bozos.

I know for a fact Tim Poehling was Sats 81.

He even admitted it.

Puckguy19 wrote:

SpOilerfan wrote:

Schotzy wrote: The only other two D1 spots open right now.....that I am aware of....is Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. Seems like all the initial candidates for Anchorage, aside from one, have backed out. Fairbanks is not looking that attractive to many either.

I don't necessarily see a whole lot of Head Coach movement at this time, but some assistants will certainly be on the move.

No way Sandy leaves the Bulldogs. Not right now anyway.

Rumor has Kevin Smalley joining Larson at St Cloud,look for Cloquet job to open again

That would be a good move for Smalley. Sounds like Gibbons will follow Motzko to the U, but that Raboin is likely to stay in St. Cloud. Nick Oliver is another name that comes to mind.

Believe you may have this reversed, Gibbons staying, Raboin moving on is the scenario with the Oliver thing in the works.

goldy313 wrote:I know for a fact Tim Poehling was Sats 81.

He even admitted it.

Sats=Tim

alcloseshaver wrote:

goldy313 wrote:I know for a fact Tim Poehling was Sats 81.

He even admitted it.

Sats=Tim

Beyond pathetic. Thanks for the info.